What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveObservation

LOINC Code 98251-2: Stage FIGO Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)

Name: LOINC Code 98251-2: Stage FIGO Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T09:00:31.429Z

98251-2 is a LOINC code used to identify Stage FIGO Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen) in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endometrial cancer specimen.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Stage. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Endometrial cancer specimen.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: FIGO

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Stage [Type] in Endometrial cancer specimen by FIGO

Stage

The endometrial cancer stage based on the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging system.[https//www.figo.org] Since 2012, the FIGO Committee on Gynecologic Oncology publishes a Cancer Report triennially that includes the current staging classifications. Rules for classification are based on the histologic verification of grading and extent of the tumor. [PMID: 30306587]

CA; Ca spec; Cancer of the corpus uteri; EC spec; Female reproductive organs; Nominal; Oncology; PATHOLOGY; Point in time; Random; Spec; Typ; Uterine cancer; Uterine Cancers

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Stage FIGO Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)Stage [Type] in Endometrial cancer specimen by FIGOStage EC spec FIGOStagePATHStage, Endometrial cancer specimenType

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code98251-2

SystemLOINC

Display nameStage FIGO Nom (Endometrial cancer specimen)

DescriptionStage

Short nameStage EC spec FIGO

ComponentStage

PropertyType

TimingPt

System (specimen)Endometrial cancer specimen

ScaleNom

MethodFIGO

ClassPATH

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.71

Last changed2.71

Consumer names

Stage, Endometrial cancer specimen

Part names

StageTypePtEndometrial cancer specimenNomFIGOPoint in time (spot)International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

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